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DR. JOSE R CRUZ CESTERO M.D
NPI 1437158466
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Coto Laurel, PR

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CARR. 506 AVENUE SAN CRISTOBAL, COTO LAUREL, PR 00780(787) 844-4958(787) 844-4958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Jose R Cruz Cestero M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSE R CRUZ CESTERO M.D (NPI 1437158466) is an individual pain medicine provider in Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (11813) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ii, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437158466
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE R CRUZ CESTEROCredential: M.D
Location AddressCARR. 506 AVENUE SAN CRISTOBALCoto Laurel, PR 00780
Mailing AddressPo Box 801057Coto Laurel, PR 00780-1057 · (787) 842-2300 · Fax (787) 842-7754
Phone(787) 844-4958
Fax(787) 844-4958
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2012
✔ NPI 1437158466 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 11813
Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

CARR. 506 AVENUE SAN CRISTOBAL, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPING61260PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jose R Cruz Cestero M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517001506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100215000012
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
51 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400044
Location917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 · Ponce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hospital Menonita Ponce

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400113
LocationCarr Pr 506 Km 1 0 Bo Coto LaurelPonce, PR 00780 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jose Cruz Cestero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Cruz Cestero is 1437158466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Jose Cruz Cestero located?

Jose Cruz Cestero practices at Carr. 506 Avenue San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, PR 00780. The listed phone number is (787) 844-4958.

What is Jose Cruz Cestero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Jose Cruz Cestero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Cruz Cestero is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Jose Cruz Cestero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Cruz Cestero is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II and Hospital Menonita Ponce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Cruz Cestero was last updated on October 3, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.